Author: Tolu

It was therefore a heartbreak when father received a call from one of the villagers that our farm has been ruined by herdsmen and their cattle. The herdsmen fed on some while their cattle threaded on the rest.

If you grew up in the North and you have tasted Dan Wake, you’ll definitely relish your childhood days.

The Nigerian churches are not left out in the scam ravaging the society today. The church, which is supposed to be a pointer to a safer society by teaching honesty is also involved in the dishonest schemes which are rampant in the country. It is no longer news that the pastors have also joined the Nigerian politicians in the top list of scammers. Apart from the home, church is a place to be taught good morals so as to have a better society. It is therefore a shame to be scammed by the institution relied on to effect changes in…

It is no longer news that Nigeria is known all around the world for fraud. The country has a very bad reputation for crime and corruption with the accusing finger pointed towards the Nigerian leaders. Internet fraud among other crimes such as human trafficking, kidnap, pipeline vandalism, terrorism, and so on has ‘looting’ by the Nigerian leaders as the main cause.

One of the big questions to ask music lovers in Nigeria is ‘who is the next big thing’ between one of the two fast-rising talents in Nigeria today; Fireboy DML of YBNL record label and Rema of Mavins record label. Their songs, ‘Jealous’ and ‘Dumebi’ respectively are one of the anthems you would hear anywhere you go in the four cardinal points of the country.

Probably you need to be in Kogi State for the next gubernatorial election or you want to go on vacation, then you are assured of having a great time in the ‘Confluence state’.

Nigerian music is going farther than a rocket could go into the space. The Nigerian entertainment industry as a whole is really making Nigerians proud. The nation may be having difficult times but the arrays of talent in the country are flying high the country’s green and white flag and thereby making our rich culture to matter all over the world.

The Nigerian musicians are not left out in this illicit activity of defrauding other people. When you take internet fraud out of the money made by most Nigerian musicians then they would have nothing. Many Nigerian musicians have used money made from this means to push their career. Others who have attained higher level are not left out as they use music to clean the ill-gotten money.

If you live in Northern Nigeria and haven’t tasted Burabisco, then I don’t really know what you have been consuming. Burabisco, also called Brabisco, is one of the most common delicacies in Northern Nigeria.

You must have probably tasted the assorted meat pepper soup which serves as an appetizer. It is very delicious and tasty, but when pepper soup is served as a main food, this can be described as a sumptuous meal.

If only all eyes could see
When darkness replaces the light
When galaxies refuses to show up
And the government of the night staged a coup

Gone Girl is about a couple Nick and Amy. The first part of the novel centers on their marriage. They both lived in New York City where Nick is a journalist and Amy a writer. They eventually lose their jobs and have to relocate to Nick’s hometown in North Carthage, Missouri to help take care of Nick’s mother who developed cancer while his father suffers from Alheizmer’s disease.

It is always said that ‘only the woman truly knows the father of her child.’ Well, the notion might be true of Mrs. Kemi Adegbonmire, a middle-aged woman who got married to an elderly man who has four grown daughters that are older than her. Kemi hit gold when she met Chief Adegbonmire. She was well-received by the four daughters of the chief who stay outside the country. Because of the care and love she showed their father since the death of their mother, they liked her. The old man, all these years, felt he needed a son to take…

Marriage is one institution in which people (man and woman) of different background come together to share many things. They share the same apartment, same bed, some share same toothbrush and other personal belongings. Where couples are supposed to share everything by virtue of their union, some find it difficult to have same bank account.

What we call weed is really not bad when its consumption is regulated and not abused. People just go ahead and term it bad because of the effects it has on the people who end up on the streets. Those persons are typical example of the abuse we have talked extensively about.

As snail to its shellI’ve followed you everywhereYou are the tollIn which my albumen revolved What is a mile?With you, it’s just a mere stepYour memory is wired through my veinsI can’t forget you coz you’re my life I’ve wondered why my skin has poresUntil I realised it’s laid down for your presenceHow I love to see your eyesLike the stars in the sky Hold on to my tightAs a creeping plant in a bushy farmOh! my soul What a loveThat perched on my land as a done Your song is the best I have heardLovey-dovey, lovey-doveyMy ear tingles day…

The Bookshop is a novel written by British author Penelope Fitzgerald. It was published by Gerald Duckworth in 1978. The book, written in the English language, has 118 pages. The Bookshop was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1978. The book was adapted into a film, a Spanish-British-German co-production, and was internationally released in 2017. It won three Goya Awards, including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. CHARACTERS The characters in the book include Florence Green (the main character), Mrs. Gamart ( an ambitious and influential woman), Mrs. Gamart’s nephew (a Parliament member), and so on. SUMMARY The…

The Tivs are one of the dominant ethnic groups in the state. You can learn a lot about the past ways of the earlier settlers in the area. You’ll definitely need your writing materials as you gain more insight into the cultural and traditional ways of the people, including past wars and Kings of the people.

Names are very important in the life of humans – even animals and plants are not left out in the naming process. Names are useful in the identification process. It’s a major component of our identity, that’s why we reply to the question ‘Who are you?’ with a name and not our physical or educational description. Names at times is an artifact of our parents’ lives, culture, personal histories and their dreams for their child.

We were at the bar last night to ease off the day’s hectic activities. We couldn’t just wait for the TGIF, so a five-man-team surrounded the circular table, all set to consume ale as usual.

If you have been to Enugu State in Southeast Nigeria and haven’t tasted Achicha Ede, then I don’t know how you must have survived without this delicacy. It is a common food eaten by the Igbo people. It is a delicacy which has cocoyam as the main ingredient. Achicha Ede is a cocoyam pottage prepared with dried cocoyam flakes and is often served with African salad. INGREDIENTS The list of ingredients used for preparing this traditional meal includes cocoyam flakes (achicha ede), leafy vegetables (Nigerian pumpkin leaves (ugu)/spinach/green amaranth), scent leaves, palm oil, ugba, onions, habanero pepper, crayfish, and pigeon…